strengthcouragewisdm

strengthcouragewisdm specializes in MICU, Burns, Med Surg.

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1. Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

   hospital: grady memorial hospital location: atlanta, ga rn's and lpn's- white scrubs, white shoes, white socks/hosery, white undergarments cna's/pct's- purple rt's- green scrubs lab- beige scrubs...

2. Jehovah Witness patients refusing any blood transfusion.. Why?

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

   Odd, I had a JW as a patient a few days ago, and yes they talk about not accepting blood transfusions and their willingness to die for their beliefs. However this patient was to that point and...

3. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks everyone for your responses. I have researched this matter not only with my unit manager, but nursing administration, and staffing as well. All seem pretty tight lipped about the cancelling of...

4. PCT/CNA not doing her job.

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to NocturneNrse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I can relate to your woes in dealing with CNA's who don't do their job. On the unit where I work, when my shifts aren't cancelled, the CNA's will come in at 6:45am, and directly tell the nurses what...

5. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey MBARN08 I sent you a

6. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I guess I should mention that ALL of my shifts were cancelled in a 2 week period. I was told that the census would be projected low until July. I was also told that as an orientee, my shifts would not...

7. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

   strengthcouragewisdm posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a fairly new graduate RN (7 months experience), and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I began working at a hospital in New Orleans recently, and am still in orientation. My...

8. Sign-on bonus?

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to southlandrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Wow! it amazes me the negative things people have to say about New Orleans, but will take the opportunity to work in the city. Crackheads abound not just in New Orleans but through out the country. I...

9. GEORGIA LPN'S and Excelsior College

   strengthcouragewisdm replied to angeliaj37's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Please refer to the information posted at the top of this forum regarding Excelsior, as the previous ruling by the GaBON has changed and yes we are now eligible for licensure as of 12/22/08. You can...

10. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I too researched the information pertaining to licensure by endorsement and the application specifically states that any applicant that doesn't meet the 500 hours or 3 months of RN practice for...

11. Letters from instructors while distance learning

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to SpEdtacular's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually this is not correct information. You do not have to complete the CPNE for this, and your dedication as a distance learner is an example of your learning abilities and committment to your...

12. Passed NCLEX RN @ 75 11/24/08

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you to everyone. I wish all of the future test takers much success. I am so happy my name was on the BON website 25 hours after my exam; I am still waiting for my license in the mail since the...

13. Passed NCLEX RN @ 75 11/24/08

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am not a foreign graduate and i see there is a post above by one of the mods with a link for you to check out. sorry but i can't answer your questions. i know the anxiety you may be expereincing...

14. I FAILED!!! and i feel so bad!!

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to jhowannaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry to hear this, but take strength in knowing that this is not the last time that you can take the exam. I suggest that you take some time off and regroup. Don't focus on not passing but...

15. Hurst review

    strengthcouragewisdm replied to Javon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I completed the Hurst online review and passed my NCLEX RN exam as of today (tested yesterday w/ 75 q's). Hurst is entertaining and informative. It does give you info to focus on review of systems and...